Sources inform "Globes" that Hizkiyahu made clear to the bank's heads that they had expanded activities on a one-off basis without taking into account sufficiently the low capital adequacy of the bank.
Israel Discount Bank declined to comment on the report.
After successfully taking aim at Bank Hapoalim (LSE: 80OA; TASE: POLI), the Bank of Israel is now setting its sights on the country's third largest bank. The aforementioned letter was reportedly sent three weeks ago.
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